Looking for a fun activity to pair with The Namer of Spirits that can help students visually interact with the story while developing critical reading and active learning skills? Here’s a great map activity that a teacher from Oregon had her 6th graders do (many thanks to the brilliant students of Hood River Middle School […]
Making Things Worse by Making Them Better
October 17, 2021 by · 2 Comments
Writers talk a lot about provoking characters to transform by making things worse and worse for them until they’re exhausted, and are left with no choice but to change. That’s what stories are usually about in a nutshell: transformation in the face of adversity. It’s the old “hurt the hero” game. As Star Trek and […]
Breakthrough Cover Reveal!
October 9, 2021 by · Leave a Comment
An essential guide for writers, artists, and creators! Available now for pre-order! (Paperback pre-order link to come). Break free of toxic success myths. Transcend the suffering artist paradigm. Actualize your immense creative potential. There are plenty of books out there on creativity—but none like this… an essential read for anyone who is seeking inspiration about […]
